Cuenca

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It is one of the most important and beautiful colonial cities in Ecuador, located in the middle of the Andean mountains that surround the city at 2,538 meters above sea level, it is the ideal place for adventure tourism, culture or simply to relax and take a break.

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  • Group Size Medium Group
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All about the Cuenca.

Cuenca is one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador, with its cobbled streets, its picturesque squares and rivers that run through it, Cuenca has become one of the favorite destinations. Here you will find a tour where you will know the most important points of the city .

Our tour starts from one of the traditional neighborhoods going through its squares, parks and cathedrals, we will continue through impressive works of art, passing through the largest flower market where you will appreciate the beauty, the aroma and the variety of flowers that exist in this lovely place. Our next stop will be a toquilla straw hat factory where artisans make with great love one of the most important characteristics of the region, we will arrive at one of the rivers that crosses the city where we will find restaurants, emblematic cafes for a special evening. To end our tour we will arrive at one of the high points of the city where we will have a spectacular view of the city.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Private transport
  • Bilingual guide
  • Detailed visits in the itinerary
  • Lunch
  • Taxes

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Tickets
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Unspecified items

  1. In the morning | Por la mañana Visit the beautiful city of Cuenca | Visita de la bella ciudad de Cuenca

    This visit includes places such as:

    • The picturesque and traditional San Sebastián neighborhood.
    • The Museum of Modern Art.
    • Calderon Park (central park)
    • The Plaza de las Flores
    • The Cathedral of the Sagrario (Old Cathedral)
    • Immaculate Conception Cathedral (New Cathedral) considered the most large of Latin America
    • The famous Toquilla Straw Hat Factory, where the elaboration of the finest hat is observed.

  2. Lunch | Almuerzo Typical lunch | Almuerzo Típico

    We will move to a traditional Ecuadorian food restaurant where you will be delighted with the tastiest typical dishes of our gastronomy.

  3. In the afternoon | Por la tarde The majesty and charm of the Barranco | La magestuosidad y el encanto del Barranco

    We continue our tour of El Barranco de Cuenca, a magnificent place where architecture meets the natural environment.

  4. Finalmente Mirador de Turi

    On the way we will visit:

    • The Ceramic House-Workshop of Eduardo Vega, famous Cuencano ceramist.
    • The famous Pumapungo Museum or Museo de las Conceptas
    • Aboriginal Cultures Museum (3 options to choose from)

    To close our tour with a flourish, we arrive at the ”Mirador de Turi” where the landscape of a valley full of red roofs and blue domes is framed by towering mountains.

    Finally. Return to the hotel

Cuenca is located in the south-central center of Ecuador and is the capital of the Azuay province.

Cuenca is one of the most popular cities in Ecuador and easily accessible, it has its own airport and land terminal with public buses that come and go from all over the country. From Cuenca there are also buses to Peru.

  • The full name of Cuenca is Santa Ana de Los Ríos de Cuenca.
  • Cuenca is famous because it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its many historical buildings and the colonial center with charming cobbled streets.
  • Cuenca is located at an altitude of 2,577 meters above sea level.
  • In Cuenca the official language is Spanish.
  • Cuenca despite not having volcanoes, basin with 5 elevations very close to the city known as: Sangay, Chimborazo, El Altar, Tungurahua, Cotopaxi.

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